Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation – A case study approach
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation – A case study approach

Author: Mark Ranson

Publisher: M&K Update Ltd

Published: 2016-09-07

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 1907830987

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This helpful, practical book begins with a clear explanation of acid-base balance, followed by a straightforward six-step approach to arterial blood gas interpretation. The authors then apply this approach to a wide range of realistic case studies that resemble situations readers are likely to encounter in practice. With a strong focus on patient care pathways and including the most up-to-date information on arterial blood gas interpretation, this book will be invaluable to nurses, junior doctors and biomedical scientists as well as students and trainees in all these areas. Contents include: • Introduction to acid-base balance • A systematic approach to ABG interpretation • Respiratory acidosis • Respiratory alkalosis • Metabolic acidosis • Metabolic alkalosis • Compensatory mechanisms • ABG analysis practice questions and answers

Handbook of Blood Gas/Acid-Base Interpretation
Handbook of Blood Gas/Acid-Base Interpretation

Author: Ashfaq Hasan

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-29

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1447143159

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Handbook of Blood Gas/Acid-Base Interpretation, 2nd edition, simplifies concepts in blood gas/acid base interpretation and explains in an algorithmic fashion the physiological processes for managing respiratory and metabolic disorders. With this handbook, medical students, residents, nurses, and practitioners of respiratory and intensive care will find it possible to quickly grasp the principles underlying respiratory and acid-base physiology, and apply them. Uniquely set out in the form of flow-diagrams/algorithms charts, this handbook introduces concepts in a logically organized sequence and gradually builds upon them. The treatment of the subject in this format, describing processes in logical steps makes it easy for the reader to cover a difficult- and sometimes dreaded- subject rapidly.

Blood Gases and Critical Care Testing
Blood Gases and Critical Care Testing

Author: John G. Toffaletti

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-10-08

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0323903843

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Blood gas tests are a group of tests that are widely used and essential for the evaluation and management of a patient's ventilation, oxygenation, and acid-base balance, often in emergent situations, and along with blood gases are other critical care analytes measured on blood: calcium, magnesium, phosphate, and lactate. Blood Gases and Critical Care Testing: Clinical Interpretations and Laboratory Applications, Third Edition, serves as your single most important reference for understanding blood gases and critical care testing and interpretation. The third edition of this classic book is a complete revision and provides the fundamentals of blood gas (pH, pCO2, pO2) and other critical care tests (calcium, magnesium, phosphate, and lactate), including the history, the definitions, the physiology, and practical information on sample handling, quality control and reference intervals. Case examples with clear clinical interpretations of critical care tests have been included to all chapters. This book will serve as a valuable and convenient resource for clinical laboratory scientists in understanding the physiology and clinical use of these critical care tests and for providing practical guidelines for successful routine testing and quality monitoring of these tests. - Provides a step-by-step approach for organizing and evaluating clinical blood gas and critical care test results - Describes several calculated parameters that are used by clinicians for evaluating a patient's pulmonary function and oxygenation status and discusses clinical examples of their use - This new edition includes more detailed information about reference intervals, not only for arterial blood, but for venous blood and umbilical cord blood, and for pH in body fluids - Covers practical information on sample handling and quality control issues for blood gas testing

The PICU Handbook
The PICU Handbook

Author: Ranna A. Rozenfeld

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2018-04-20

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1259834387

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An innovative new survival guide for the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) The PICU Handbook is a unique, pocket-sized compilation of the data necessary for residents and fellows to navigate the modern Level 1 and Level 2 pediatric intensive care unit. Enhanced by numerous tables, formulas, algorithms, guidelines, checklists, rapid-sequence medication formularies, troubleshooting guides, and clinical pearls, this is a true must read for all junior clinicians and pediatric critical care nurses. Readers will find wide-ranging coverage of every critical issue they will encounter in the PICU, including airway clearance, respiratory mechanics and respiratory failure, endotracheal intubation, shock, brain death evaluation, and much more. The PICU Handbook is edited by the Associate Medical Director of Children’s Memorial Hospital/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, and features contributions from current and former pediatric residents and pediatric critical care fellows.

The ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care
The ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care

Author: Marco Tubaro

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2021-03-08

Total Pages: 800

ISBN-13: 0192589199

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The ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care is the official textbook of the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association (ACVC) of the ESC. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major cause of premature death worldwide and a cause of loss of disability-adjusted life years. For most types of CVD early diagnosis and intervention are independent drivers of patient outcome. Clinicians must be properly trained and centres appropriately equipped in order to deal with these critically ill cardiac patients. This new updated edition of the textbook continues to comprehensively approach all the different issues relating to intensive and acute cardiovascular care and addresses all those involved in intensive and acute cardiac care, not only cardiologists but also critical care specialists, emergency physicians and healthcare professionals. The chapters cover the various acute cardiovascular diseases that need high quality intensive treatment as well as organisational issues, cooperation among professionals, and interaction with other specialities in medicine. SECTION 1 focusses on the definition, structure, organisation and function of ICCU's, ethical issues and quality of care. SECTION 2 addresses the pre-hospital and immediate in-hospital (ED) emergency cardiac care. SECTIONS 3-5 discuss patient monitoring, diagnosis and specific procedures. Acute coronary syndromes (ACS), acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF), and serious arrhythmias form SECTIONS 6-8. The main other cardiovascular acute conditions are grouped in SECTION 9. Finally SECTION 10 is dedicated to the many concomitant acute non-cardiovascular conditions that contribute to the patients' case mix in ICCU. This edition includes new chapters such as low cardiac output states and cardiogenic shock, and pacemaker and ICDs: troubleshooting and chapters have been extensively revised. Purchasers of the print edition will also receive an access code to access the online version of the textbook which includes additional figures, tables, and videos to better to better illustrate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and procedures in IACC. The third edition of the ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care will establish a common basis of knowledge and a uniform and improved quality of care across the field.

Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal
Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal

Author: Rebecca Kirby

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-12-19

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1118900839

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Monitoring and Intervention for the Critically Ill Small Animal: The Rule of 20 offers guidance for assessing the patient, interpreting diagnostic test results, and selecting appropriate monitoring procedures. Based on Rebecca Kirby’s time-tested Rule of 20, with a chapter devoted to each item on the checklist Provides comprehensive guidance for monitoring a critically ill small animal patient Emphasizes the interplay of each parameter with one another Designed for fast access on the clinic floor, with potentially life-saving ideas, tips, lists and procedures Presents tables, schematics, algorithms, and drawings for quick reference

Clinical Blood Gases
Clinical Blood Gases

Author: William J. Malley

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2004-08-04

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 072168422X

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This text provides a thorough resource on arterial blood gases, covering the full scope of applications. This book is the first of its kind to focus on the needs of educators, students, and practitioners alike. The new edition has been completely updated, providing the latest information from the field, including facts on technical issues, basic physiology, clinical oxygenation, clinical acid base, non-invasive techniques, just to name a few. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. This book's amazing content coverage offers a wealth of useful material, including illustrations, tables, examples, and case studies. This new edition is up-to-date with the latest in technology and information, ensuring the most current information is available. New figures and tables enhance the understanding of chapter material. The addition of an NBRC (National Board of Respiratory Care) Challenge at end of each chapter helps readers learn, understand, and put the information together to master the subject. The incorporation of two new On Call Cases per chapter provides further opportunity to practice clinical application of content learned, as well as helping readers utilize their critical thinking skills. Reorganized and improved table of contents presents the material in a more logical, efficient manner.

Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner

Author: Leslie Neal-Boylan

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-11-28

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1118277856

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Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.